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Ultimatum: Trump gives Ukraine Thanksgiving deadline on peace plan

President Trump has presented a 28 point peace proposal and set a Thanksgiving deadline for Ukraine to respond, pressing Zelenskyy to accept a US backed framework that critics say concedes key Russian demands and risks fracturing Western support

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"Punishable by death" — President Donald Trump


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Trump gives Ukraine Thanksgiving deadline on peace plan

The Trump administration has presented a 28 point peace proposal to Ukraine and given Kyiv a hard deadline to respond. The move escalates pressure on President Zelenskyy and forces quick diplomacy between Kyiv, Washington and European allies.

Zelenskyy says plan forces choice between dignity or US support

Ukrainian leadership responds with alarm and caution to the US backed proposal. President Zelenskyy warns the plan forces grim tradeoffs between national dignity and continued Western support.

Putin welcomes Trump peace proposal as possible basis for settlement

Russia signals openness to the US draft framework, with President Putin publicly backing aspects of the proposal. Moscow frames the plan as an opportunity while Kyiv and NATO partners weigh the implications.

Trump trades attacks for praise in cordial Oval Office meeting with Mamdani

President Trump hosted New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in a surprisingly cordial Oval Office meeting. The encounter saw public praise and highlighted unexpected areas of policy overlap on affordability.

MAGA erupts as Trump praises NYC mayor elect Mamdani

Trump's warmth toward Mamdani has provoked a fierce backlash inside conservative ranks. Republican strategists and MAGA activists warn the president's praise undermines GOP messaging ahead of 2026.

House votes to condemn socialism ahead of Trump Mamdani meeting

The House moved to formally condemn socialism in a vote that exposed divisions within the Democratic caucus. Dozens of Democrats either opposed or abstained, signaling intraparty tensions over Mamdani and ideology.

Comey asks court to throw out charges citing DOJ violations

Former FBI director James Comey has asked a judge to dismiss his indictment, citing alleged procedural and grand juror errors. The escalation adds legal uncertainty to a high profile criminal case.

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Coast Guard scrambles to clarify guidance after hate symbol controversy

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Cassidy says vaccine pledges from RFK Jr have not been kept

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FAA warns pilots of threats in Venezuelan airspace

The Federal Aviation Administration warned carriers and pilots about a deteriorating security environment in and around Venezuelan airspace. The advisory urges heightened caution amid rising regional tensions.

Judge halts IRS sharing of taxpayer data with ICE

Federal judges have intervened to block the IRS from sharing taxpayers' personal data with immigration enforcement. Multiple court orders paused and enjoined the controversial information sharing arrangement.

Florida sheriff deputy killed while serving an eviction notice

A veteran Florida deputy was killed and other officers were wounded during an eviction operation in Vero Beach. Authorities say the shooter also wounded bystanders and remains under investigation.

SpaceX Starship Super Heavy booster explodes during Texas test

SpaceX suffered setbacks during tests of its latest Super Heavy Starship booster in Texas with failures and explosions during early trials. The setbacks could delay development timelines as testing continues.

Fiery UPS takeoff crash threatens future of MD 11 fleet

A fiery UPS takeoff crash has focused attention on the aging MD 11 freighter fleet and prompted regulators and airlines to review safety and grounding decisions. Analysts weigh impacts on air cargo capacity.

EU threatens to block 'weak' COP30 deal

COP30 climate talks in Brazil stalled over fossil fuel language and a draft agreement that many nations and environmental groups call insufficient. The EU warned it could block a weak deal as negotiations extend past deadline.

South Africa hosts G20 amid flare up with US over boycott

A G20 summit hosted by South Africa exposed diplomatic strains with the United States after a partial boycott and tense exchanges. Leaders arrived amid criticism and sensitive bilateral disputes.

Over 200 students kidnapped from Nigerian school says Christian association

Mass abductions and repeated school attacks in Nigeria have deepened fears about security for children. Multiple incidents this week included large scale kidnappings that authorities are racing to investigate.

Grizzly attack on school trip leaves 11 injured in British Columbia

A series of bear attacks on school groups and children in British Columbia has left multiple people injured and prompted regional wildlife manhunts. Authorities warn the public to avoid affected areas.

FBI spied on private Signal chat of immigration activists

FBI and Justice Department surveillance practices are under scrutiny after revelations of spying on activist chats and reports of subpoenas for lawmakers' records. Federal probes are also assessing fringe conspiracy claims.

Eli Lilly reaches 1 trillion dollar market value on GLP 1 drug boom

Eli Lilly surged to a $1 trillion market valuation driven by strong demand for its GLP 1 weight loss and diabetes drugs. The milestone makes Lilly the first health care firm to enter the trillion dollar club.

FAA expects busiest Thanksgiving travel week in 15 years

The FAA warned of record holiday travel volumes while also approving targeted bonuses for controllers who worked through a long government shutdown. The moves reflect stress points in the aviation workforce.

Judge orders end to National Guard deployment to DC but troops remain

A federal judge ordered an end to the National Guard deployment to Washington while separately issuing strong rebukes of administration use of force during recent Border Patrol operations. The rulings raise legal and political questions.

WHO declares Indonesia polio outbreak over after mass vaccinations

Public health agencies flagged multiple threats from infectious diseases this week including a new mutated flu strain and local animal outbreaks while the WHO declared an end to Indonesia's polio emergency after mass vaccination.

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"RT: https://truthsocial.com/users/realDonaldTrump/statuses/115590381126975106 It was a Great Honor meeting Zohran Mamdani, the new Mayor of New York City!"